Life in the UK Test 37
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- Question 1 of 24
1. Question
What awards event celebrates British theatre?
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The Laurence Olivier Awards take place annually at different venues in London. There are a variety of categories, including best director, best actor and best actress. The awards are named after the British actor Sir Laurence Olivier, later Lord Olivier, who was best known for his roles in various Shakespeare plays.
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The Laurence Olivier Awards take place annually at different venues in London. There are a variety of categories, including best director, best actor and best actress. The awards are named after the British actor Sir Laurence Olivier, later Lord Olivier, who was best known for his roles in various Shakespeare plays.
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- Question 2 of 24
2. Question
What are TWO of the activities that you might be involved in when canvassing?
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Political parties are particularly busy at election times. Members work hard to persuade people to vote for their candidates – for instance, by handing out leaflets in the street or by knocking on people’s doors and asking for their support. This is called ‘canvassing’.
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Political parties are particularly busy at election times. Members work hard to persuade people to vote for their candidates – for instance, by handing out leaflets in the street or by knocking on people’s doors and asking for their support. This is called ‘canvassing’.
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- Question 3 of 24
3. Question
Blood and organ donations are compulsory in the UK
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It’s a donation, thus it’s not compulsory. Donated blood is used by hospitals to help people with a wide range of injuries and illnesses. Giving blood only takes about an hour to do.
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It’s a donation, thus it’s not compulsory. Donated blood is used by hospitals to help people with a wide range of injuries and illnesses. Giving blood only takes about an hour to do.
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- Question 4 of 24
4. Question
Which of these TWO is correct about Halloween?
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Halloween, 31 October, is an ancient festival and has roots in the pagan festival to mark the beginning of winter. A lot of people carve lanterns out of pumpkins and put a candle inside.
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Halloween, 31 October, is an ancient festival and has roots in the pagan festival to mark the beginning of winter. A lot of people carve lanterns out of pumpkins and put a candle inside.
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- Question 5 of 24
5. Question
Who was the first Danish king in England?
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Anglo-Saxon kings continued to rule what is now England, except for a short period when there were Danish kings. The first of these was Cnut, also called Canute.
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Anglo-Saxon kings continued to rule what is now England, except for a short period when there were Danish kings. The first of these was Cnut, also called Canute.
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- Question 6 of 24
6. Question
Who is the author of ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’?
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Roald Dahl was born in Wales to Norwegian parents. His best-known works include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and George’s Marvellous Medicine.
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Roald Dahl was born in Wales to Norwegian parents. His best-known works include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and George’s Marvellous Medicine.
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- Question 7 of 24
7. Question
Which TWO operas were written by Gilbert and Sullivan?
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Gilbert and Sullivan wrote comic operas, often making fun of popular culture and politics. These operas include HMS Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance and The Mikado.
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Gilbert and Sullivan wrote comic operas, often making fun of popular culture and politics. These operas include HMS Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance and The Mikado.
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- Question 8 of 24
8. Question
Which Scottish poet wrote “The Bruce”?
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John Barbour wrote in Scots Gaelic a poem called The Bruce about the Battle of Bannockburn.
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John Barbour wrote in Scots Gaelic a poem called The Bruce about the Battle of Bannockburn.
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- Question 9 of 24
9. Question
How often do you have to take a MOT test for an old vehicle?
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If your vehicle is over three years old, you must take it for a Ministry of Transport (MOT) test every year. It is an offence not to have an MOT certificate if your vehicle is more than three years old.
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If your vehicle is over three years old, you must take it for a Ministry of Transport (MOT) test every year. It is an offence not to have an MOT certificate if your vehicle is more than three years old.
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- Question 10 of 24
10. Question
What medal was introduced during the Crimean War?
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Queen Victoria introduced the Victoria Cross medal during the Crimean war. It honours acts of valour by soldiers.
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Queen Victoria introduced the Victoria Cross medal during the Crimean war. It honours acts of valour by soldiers.
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- Question 11 of 24
11. Question
What is the main purpose of the opposition?
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The opposition form the shadow cabinet and their role is to challenge the government and put forward alternative policies.
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The opposition form the shadow cabinet and their role is to challenge the government and put forward alternative policies.
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- Question 12 of 24
12. Question
What Palace was a cast-iron and plate-glass building originally erected in Hyde Park, London, England, to house the Great Exhibition of 1851?
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In 1851, the Great Exhibition opened in Hyde Park in the Crystal Palace, a huge building made of steel and glass. Exhibits ranged from huge machines to handmade goods. Countries from all over the world showed their goods but most of the objects were made in Britain.
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In 1851, the Great Exhibition opened in Hyde Park in the Crystal Palace, a huge building made of steel and glass. Exhibits ranged from huge machines to handmade goods. Countries from all over the world showed their goods but most of the objects were made in Britain.
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- Question 13 of 24
13. Question
What tells us about how people lived just after the Norman Conquest?
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The Domesday Book gives a picture of society in England just after the Norman Conquest.
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The Domesday Book gives a picture of society in England just after the Norman Conquest.
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- Question 14 of 24
14. Question
Which of these is the charity working with animals?
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People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) is the charity that works with animals
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People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) is the charity that works with animals
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- Question 15 of 24
15. Question
Who is the heir to the throne right now?
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The Queen has reigned since her father’s death in 1952. Her eldest son, Prince Charles (the Prince of Wales), is the heir to the throne.
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The Queen has reigned since her father’s death in 1952. Her eldest son, Prince Charles (the Prince of Wales), is the heir to the throne.
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- Question 16 of 24
16. Question
Sir Kingsley Amis was a famous English novelist and poet who wrote more than 20 novels, including ‘Lucky Jim’
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Sir Kingsley Amis (1922–95) was an English novelist and poet. He wrote more than 20 novels. The most well-known is ‘Lucky Jim’
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Sir Kingsley Amis (1922–95) was an English novelist and poet. He wrote more than 20 novels. The most well-known is ‘Lucky Jim’
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- Question 17 of 24
17. Question
Which style of architecture became popular in the 19th century?
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In the 19th century, the medieval ‘gothic’ style became popular once again.
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In the 19th century, the medieval ‘gothic’ style became popular once again.
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- Question 18 of 24
18. Question
In which country was Charles II living when he was invited to England by Parliament?
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In May 1660, Parliament invited Charles II to come back from exile in the Netherlands. He was crowned King Charles II of England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland.
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In May 1660, Parliament invited Charles II to come back from exile in the Netherlands. He was crowned King Charles II of England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland.
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- Question 19 of 24
19. Question
Who set up the first formal anti-slavery campaigns?
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The first formal anti-slavery groups were set up by the Quakers in the late 1700s, and they petitioned Parliament to ban the practice.
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The first formal anti-slavery groups were set up by the Quakers in the late 1700s, and they petitioned Parliament to ban the practice.
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- Question 20 of 24
20. Question
What country is Swansea in?
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Swansea is a Welsh city.
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Swansea is a Welsh city.
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- Question 21 of 24
21. Question
Where does the Scottish Grand National take place?
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The Scottish Grand National takes place at Ayr.
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The Scottish Grand National takes place at Ayr.
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- Question 22 of 24
22. Question
What celebrates the end of Ramadan?
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Eid al-Fitr celebrates the end of Ramadan, when Muslims have fasted for a month. They thank Allah for giving them the strength to complete the fast.
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Eid al-Fitr celebrates the end of Ramadan, when Muslims have fasted for a month. They thank Allah for giving them the strength to complete the fast.
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- Question 23 of 24
23. Question
A British sailor, Sir Francis Chichester, was the first person to sail single-handed around the world
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A British sailor, Sir Francis Chichester, was the first person to sail single-handed around the world
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A British sailor, Sir Francis Chichester, was the first person to sail single-handed around the world
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- Question 24 of 24
24. Question
British scientists were the first to clone a mammal successfully and the animal was a rabbit
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The British team used a sheep for the first mammal cloning and the sheep was called Dolly
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The British team used a sheep for the first mammal cloning and the sheep was called Dolly
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